PEACE MUTIIBWA KABUGO
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Finance Leader with over 20 years of experience in financial accounting, corporate analysis, and fiduciary oversight. Proven track record across multi-national corporations (Barclays, MTN, Shell), the public sector (KCCA), and the development space (CSBAG, Red Cross). Expert in managing multi-donor portfolios (Oxfam, DANIDA, IFRC) and implementing electronic integrity systems to ensure 100% accuracy in management reporting and tax filings. Currently an MSc Candidate (UK) and ACCA Level 2 Candidate, committed to the highest standards of IFRS, IPSAS, and institutional transparency.
Experienced finance professional with a strong background in financial governance, having led reporting for multi-donor advocacy projects while ensuring compliance with donor standards. Successfully directed the migration of financial systems to QuickBooks, resulting in enhanced real-time reporting capabilities and improved reconciliation accuracy. Demonstrated expertise in risk management by implementing stringent authorization procedures and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets. Proven ability to prepare detailed management accounts and variance reports that support strategic decision-making processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance & Portfolio Officer
CSBAG
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Financial Governance: Led financial reporting for multi-donor advocacy projects, ensuring all entries were coded in accordance with strict donor standards (Oxfam/DANIDA).
- System Optimization: Directed the migration of financials to QuickBooks, achieving real-time reporting and 100% reconciliation accuracy.
- Risk Management: Enforced rigorous authorization procedures and internal controls, ensuring all transactions were approved per organizational policy.
Finance Supervisor
Msingi Foods Ltd
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Team Leadership: Supervised junior finance staff, cashiers, and storekeepers; set KPIs and work plans that improved departmental productivity.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepared monthly management accounts and variance reports for the Chief Operations Manager to drive strategic decision-making.
Finance Officer
Uganda Red Cross Society
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Field Accountability: Managed high-volume fund accountabilities under IFRC standards, performing daily bank reconciliations to correct variances.
- Integrity Assurance: Verified payment authenticity for rapid-response disbursements, ensuring strict budget line adherence.
Finance & Administrative Officer
Msingi Poultry Limited
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Directed accounting for livestock value-chain investments, including Debtors/Creditors aging analysis and debt recovery.
- Statutory Oversight: Monitored payroll and ensured timely submission of all statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NSSF).
Accountant
KCCA
Kampala, Uganda
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Integrity Systems: Implemented electronic payment systems (IFMS) that eliminated manual fraud risks and secured high-volume cash-handling procedures.
- Kampala Capital City Authority
Financial Analyst
BARCLAYS BANK UGANDA
- Conducted financial performance analysis and supported retail/corporate banking operations within a global standards framework.
Corporate Sales Administrator
MTN UGANDA
- Managed corporate account data, inventory tracking, and sales-finance reconciliations for the Enterprise Business Unit.
Accountant
SHELL
- Directed full-cycle accounting, fuel stock reconciliation, and daily cash flow management for high-turnover retail sites.
- Ntinda & Kazzecoms
Accounts & Admin Assistant
CAYMAN CONSULTS
- Supported tax filings, client bookkeeping, and general office administration.
Education
ACCA -
ACCA
London , UK 10.2023 - 02.2026
MSc - International Business Management
BBA -
Accounting
Skills
- Oracle-based IFMS
- SAP
- QuickBooks desk pro and Quickbooks online
- Advanced Excel
- Financial reporting
- Risk management
- Team leadership
- Audit and controls
- Variance reporting
- Client management
- Financial governance
- Budget adherence
- Cash flow management
- Payroll oversight
- Statutory compliance
- Authorization procedures
- Reconciliation accuracy
- Full-cycle accounting
- Fund accountability
- KPI setting
- Financial performance analysis
- Asset protection
- Budgeting and finance
Personal Information
Title: Senior Accountant | Finance & Operations Leader
Professional References
- Ms. Carol Namagembe, Deputy Executive Director, CSBAG, +256 772 570 427, cnamagembe@csbag.org
- Ms. Orwin Tumuhirwe, Director of Human Resources, Uganda Red Cross Society, +256 774 999 555, torwin@redcrossug.org
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Finance & Portfolio Officer
CSBAG
10.2024 - 12.2025
Finance Supervisor
Msingi Foods Ltd
12.2023 - 09.2024
ACCA -
ACCA
10.2023 - 02.2026
Finance Officer
Uganda Red Cross Society
10.2022 - 10.2023
Finance & Administrative Officer
Msingi Poultry Limited
09.2018 - 09.2022
Accountant
KCCA
04.2012 - 10.2014
Financial Analyst
BARCLAYS BANK UGANDA
Corporate Sales Administrator
MTN UGANDA
Accountant
SHELL
Accounts & Admin Assistant
CAYMAN CONSULTS
MSc - International Business Management
BBA -
Accounting